Official time has been one of the most contentious issues in the entire history of federal labor relations — with some managers and HR professionals viewing it as taxpayer-funded union representation. But the concept of official time isn't going away — so it's in the interest of both labor and management to know the law and the precedent surrounding official time to ensure it's administered properly.

The Guide to Handling Official Time in Federal Labor-Management Relations will help you understand the issue of negotiability of official time provisions — what is negotiable and what isn't? Plus, this easy-to-reference pamphlet provides straightforward explanations of official time issues such as understanding the interplay between official time and management rights. You get guidance on specific questions, such as:

• What are the new reporting requirements?
• What is official time from a statutory entitlement perspective?
• When can the union use official time to solicit new members?
• What should be considered when turning down a request for official time?

And much more!